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Gatherable laminated structure including an apertured elastic member

US4573991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1984
Grant dateMar 4, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/49009
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laminated structure adapted to be gathered for improved fit about a portion of the human body, said laminated structure comprising an elastic member disposed between first and second substrates of flexible gatherable material, said elastic member including a plurality of interconnected elastic elements defining apertures therebetween, and the first and second substrates of said laminated structure being secured together through at least some of said apertures.

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